Joint Base San Antonio

New 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers easier option for emergency care

A new 988 telephone number became operational July 16, designated as the new three-digit dialing code that routes callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3100501/new-

Great Texas Freedom Fest scheduled for April 2025

Community members will have the opportunity to explore JBSA-Fort Sam Houston’s premier military installation at the Great Texas Freedom Fest from 3 to 9:30 p.m., April 12, 2025. The installation will open its gates to the public for this event, which is free to all who attend. The theme is “United in Service,” and the open house will feature live music from The Spazmatics and military bands, food trucks, museum tours, military demonstrations, and family activities. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3974115/gre

Stay safe this holiday season: Fire prevention tips for JBSA families

The winter holidays are a time for family, friends, and festive decorations, but they also increase fire risk. By following some simple safety tips, you can ensure a joyous and fire-free holiday season. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3981020/sta

Enrollment for Pre-K 4 SA opens Dec. 1 for JBSA families

Pre-K 4 SA opened enrollment for children ages 3 to 4 on Dec. 1, 2024, offering a unique opportunity to jumpstart early education for certain Joint Base San Antonio families. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3981009/enr

Combat Support Training Ranges sites showcase capabilities during ATF training events

As the first Air Task Forces go through the Prepare Phase of the Air Force Force Generation cycle, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center-developed Combat Support Training Ranges are helping build mission-ready Airmen. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3974769/com

MICC commander confirmed for promotion to brigadier general

Army Col. Freddy Adams’ presidential nomination for promotion to brigadier general was confirmed Nov. 21 by congressional vote. Adams is headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, currently serving as the commander of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command, a one-star subordinate command of the Army Contracting Command. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3981987/mic

Joint Base San Antonio officers engage with ROTC cadets at UTSA Career Fair

Officers from the 502nd Air Base Wing at Joint Base San Antonio attended the University of Texas at San Antonio career fair on Nov. 7 to provide optional career paths to the Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3971500/joi

African student makes history at IAAFA

Lt. Constancia Nzang Abaga of Equatorial Guinea’s National Gendarmerie traveled more than 7,000 miles to the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland for a journey that would test her skills – mentally and physically. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3983041/afr

MICC welcomes new command sergeant major

In a ceremony transitioning between command sergeants major for the Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Gusman relinquished responsibility to Command Sgt. Maj. JennyAnne Bright on Nov. 20 at the historic MICC Long Barracks at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3982111/mic

MICC University flagship courses making expansion-move to Army Contracting Command

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command hosted three training courses in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 as part of their MICC University training initiative conducted at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3982183/mic

Army HRC expands voluntary branch transfer program; seeks 300 YG22 lieutenants to rebalance the force

For the second consecutive year, Army Human Resources Command will offer Army lieutenants serving in four overstrength career fields an opportunity to voluntarily apply for transfer into five understrength branches or four functional areas. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3981834/arm

I-WEPTAC teams propose solutions to most pressing DAF GPC needs

Airmen presented innovative solutions for the Air Force’s most pressing Great Power Competition combat support needs during the second installment of the 2024 Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conferences on Nov. 15 at the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3981674/i-w

Calling 911 From A Cell Phone On JBSA

When calling 911 from a cell phone on JBSA, please remember to immediately tell the 911 dispatcher you are on JBSA and provide the installation information for where you need assistance, i.e. "I am located on" JBSA-Randolph, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Lackland, JBSA-Camp Bullis, etc.

Submit requests to 502nd Air Base Wing public affairs offices through the PA Productivity Portal

The 502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs offices throughout Joint Base San Antonio are using the PA Productivity Portal, or P3, to submit work orders for photographic, video, audio, graphics, and editorial support. These services can now be requested at https://safpa.appianportalsgov.com/request/page/request. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3390031/502n

Ask Away, JBSA connects you with the command team

JBSA is a Beast and sometimes it’s hard to navigate the resources we have for our service members and families. Do you have a question you think only the boss can answer? http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3368310/ask-

Download the JBSA Connect App

The new Joint Base San Antonio smartphone app is designed to provide quick access to installation information and resources. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3600630/jbsa

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JBSA Latest News

Department of Defense authorizes additional 7 days to CONUS temporary lodging expense

As of Nov. 27, 2024, the number of days that a service member may receive Temporary Lodging Expense, or TLE, has increased from 14 days to 21 days when moving to a permanent duty station within the continental United States, or CONUS. TLE is an allowance that partially reimburses a service member for the cost of lodging and meals when they or a dependent occupy temporary lodging during a PCS move.

Dec. 3, 2024 - As of Nov. 27, 2024, the number of days that a service member may receive Temporary Lodging Expense, or TLE, has increased from 14 days to 21 days when moving to a permanent duty station within the continental United States,...

Fighting food insecurity with healthcare initiative

Petty Officer 1st Class Shannon Clifton (left) and Petty Officer 2nd Class William Dyson, assigned to Navy Recruiting Station Northeast volunteer at the San Antonio Food Bank on Sept. 27, 2019.

Dec. 3, 2024 - Have you visited your primary care provider lately? If so, you may have noticed additional screening questions added to your check-in. This is the result of a 59th Medical Wing initiative to identify and address food...

African student makes history at IAAFA

Lt. Constancia Nzang Abaga of Equitorial Guinea's National Gendarmarie and students from the Inter-American Air Force's Academy's Ground Defense Leadership Course hold training weapons after conducting a capstone exercise, Oct. 11, 2024 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas. The Ground Defense Leadership Course is one of IAAFA's most physically demanding courses that trains security forces students to master mission planning and execution while working in diverse teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)

Dec. 3, 2024 - Lt. Constancia Nzang Abaga of Equatorial Guinea’s National Gendarmerie traveled more than 7,000 miles to the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland for a journey that would test her skills –...

MICC University flagship courses making expansion-move to Army Contracting Command

Col. Freddy Adams and Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Gusman, command team for the Mission and Installation Contracting Command, pictured (center) with MICC University senior leader mentors, trainers, and 44 students in a combined photo for MICC’s Contracting Master Gunner, S3 and Contracting Support Operations and Contracting Leaders courses taken at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas on Oct. 28, 2024. MICC hosted the three training courses in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 as part of their MICC University training initiative. By Spring of 2025, responsibility for the master gunner and support operations courses will transition to MICC’s higher command, the Army Contracting Command in Huntsville, Alabama. (Kassandra Burks, public affairs, Mission and Installation Contracting Command)

Dec. 3, 2024 - The Mission and Installation Contracting Command hosted three training courses in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 as part of their MICC University training initiative conducted at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam...

JBSA hosts its annual Lighting of the Trees

Families mix and mingle around the holiday tree, Nov. 30, 2023 Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Families gathered to meet Santa and watch the tree lighting, officially kicking off the season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jonathan Mallard)

Dec. 2, 2024 - The 502nd Force Support Squadron invites the Joint Base San Antonio community to the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremonies to kick off the holiday season. These family-friendly events are a long-standing JBSA tradition that...

MICC welcomes new command sergeant major

Col. Freddy Adams, commander, Mission and Installation Contracting Command, hosted a change of responsibility ceremony whereby MICC's outgoing command sergeant major, Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Gusman relinquished responsibility to Command Sgt. Maj. JennyAnne Bright in the presence of more than 100 virtual attendees and more than 160 in-person attendees Nov. 20 at the historic MICC Long Barracks, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The color bearer for the ceremony was Sgt. Maj. Aaron Kopecky, G3 operations sergeant major, MICC. (Ryan Mattox)

Dec. 2, 2024 - In a ceremony transitioning between command sergeants major for the Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Gusman relinquished responsibility to Command Sgt. Maj. JennyAnne Bright in the...

MICC commander confirmed for promotion to brigadier general

Col. Freddy Adams makes remarks at the Mission and Installation Contracting Command change of command ceremony on June 7, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

Dec. 2, 2024 - Army Col. Freddy Adams’ presidential nomination for promotion to brigadier general was confirmed Nov. 21 by congressional vote. Adams is headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, currently serving as the...

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